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    Default RWD Nova gen please....

    What running gear would you use for a rwd drive nova? Any pics of austin's blue beast?

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    escort.

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    xe mated to siera box, using a converter from sbd etc, worth looking at kit cars etc, use a siera prop and rear diff?

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    Manta box? shortened prop?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Paul
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    what cossie or something? not that gen'd up on my fords.

    will it be the right length/width etc.

    Can you get custom props made?

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    I suppose sierra stuff would be the obvious as its fairly readily available because of kit car use.

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    Escort mk1 or mk2 rear axle I think.

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    sorry a type 9 ford box, from a pinto (escort mk1,2, sierra etc)

    The bellhousing to mate an XE to a type 9 box is quite common and can be bought for about £150ish.

    Custom props are also quite a common thing nowadays, and are quite widely available. Do a Google search or something for the best place for this.

    With the rear axle, use an Escort mk1/Mk2 item, as they will be roughly the same width as a Nova. Try and find a RS2000 one as they come with a LSD as standard.

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    cool. cool. Could be next years venture.

    Anyone got pics of austins engine bay, inside etc? does the type 9 box leave much room for your feet etc?

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    sorry mate that i cant help you with.

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